Trusted Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing and Repair Services in Jamestown, VA
When your home experiences flooding during heavy rains or you've got long cracks along the foundation, you know this can be a real issue. Our team is here to assist when you've got any type of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or buckling basement wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in the Jamestown area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and design a specialized solution to that problem that will ensure your home is properly protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is critical that as soon as you see an issue with the crawl space or foundation that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We recommend this because there are quite a few potentially dangerous issues that can arise with these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even catastrophic foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you need our foundation repair services to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to prevent unnecessary damage under your home, our team is here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In Jamestown, there are many homes that were built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, these were built with vents which was intended to increase air flow through the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. The vents allow water to enter the space during rain and snow storms and the vents hinder airflow which results in the humidity level staying too high which can facilitate the growth of mildew. We have found that up to ½ of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so having the space protected from the outside and keeping the humidity levels low will improve the overall air quality in your home.
We have been dealing with crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the proper way to seal them off and control high humidity. We do this using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, which are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that will seal the area completely and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. Encapsulation will also prevent rodents and animals from getting in the crawl space which will keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is closed off, if you need it we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to level sloping floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
Your foundation is quite possibly one of the most important parts. It not only supports the building itself but it also forms the basement walls. If you have any foundation problems, usually, they will manifest themselves as diagonal cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or across the basement walls. You may also notice that the windows or doors will stick when you open or close them or even cracks at the corners of them. While these issues may not seem critical when you notice them, each of them are indicative of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for specific problems and determine what type of a repair needs to be performed.
Thankfully, many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our experts are very good at tracking down these issues. We can utilize a repair solution designed for your exact issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you have a uneven foundation, we will install a series of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. We will install either push piers or helical piers, depending on where and how bad the sinking is. Both types are very strong and can stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the products above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and schedule a meeting with a member of our team.